Minneapolis Public School District

District Spending

The Minneapolis Public School District spends $13,596 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 66% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Minneapolis Public School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MN state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Minneapolis Public School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Minneapolis Public School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Minneapolis Public School District serves 21% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.